As part of its ongoing efforts to combat smuggling, on 21st December 2024, vigilant and alert troops of BSF Meghalaya, in collaboration with Meghalaya Police, successfully thwarted a smuggling attempt and seized a large quantity of cattle, apples, and other contraband worth ₹31.13 lakh.
Acting on a specific tip-off, on 26th November 2024, troops of the 22nd Battalion, BSF Meghalaya, in a joint operation with local police, apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals, namely Taharul Islam (23 years) from Chapainawabganj District and Md. Sayed (30 years) from Rajshahi District, near the bordering area of West Garo Hills District.
The BSF Meghalaya troops on Monday had successfully intercepted four vehicles carrying a large quantity of sugar intended for smuggling into Bangladesh near the Tri-Junction at Shnongpdeng, in the border area under East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
The Inter-Command Women Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, Arm wrestling, Weight lifting and Powerlifting Competition- 2024 began at the BSF Campus in Umpling in Shillong on Tuesday.
All land customs stations and integrated check posts on the International Border of Meghalaya are on high alert and civilian movement has been restricted along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
In different operations conducted on May 7, alert troops of BSF Meghalaya successfully thwarted illegal smuggling attempts along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya by seizing cattle, sugar and cosmetic items worth more than Rs 15 Lakhs, being smuggled to Bangladesh through the International border of Meghalaya.
Chief Secretary DP Wahlang on Wednesday reviewed the law and order situation in the state including the inter-state border ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, to be held on April 19.
